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Post by andrew on Jun 28, 2017 23:38:47 GMT
While I can't take any credit for the DXF file this was generated from, I'd say a pretty successful first run at V-carving! Picture doesn't really do it justice, the detail is incredible. The circle diameter is 9". Gcode created with F-Engrave (free stuff guys). 1/2" diameter 60 degree V bit and cut from 3/4" MDF, took about 1 hour and 4 minutes to cut... There's a few minor spots where the MDF chipped out, but hardly noticeable... Now on to figuring out how to finish MDF in a way that will make it shine :/ Attachments:
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Post by Derek the Admin on Jun 29, 2017 2:31:04 GMT
Wow Andrew. That looks stellar. Mind if we share on Facebook?
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Post by kevin on Jun 29, 2017 3:04:42 GMT
That looks great, lots of intricate detail.
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Post by andrew on Jun 29, 2017 23:19:45 GMT
The more you look at it the more detail pops out like character faces buried in there and such... I'm not really a Star Wars guy, but thought it was pretty dang cool and worth a try. Was pretty impressed with the way F-Engrave handled it. It did take about an hour for F-Engrave to do its thing, but if anything, I'm patient.. Probably not as perfect/precise as Aspire or Art-Cam would be, but certainly acceptable (and free!)
Absolutely Derek. If you haven't already, let me get a better photo.
Have some shellac cooking on the MDF now (pre-paint) and already some of the intricacies are easier to see.
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Post by andrew on Jun 30, 2017 0:19:26 GMT
A couple better photos if you care to share... Two coats of Shellac, man mdf sucks up liquid like no body's business... Attachments:
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Post by Derek the Admin on Jun 30, 2017 3:33:20 GMT
Nice. Shared it on FB. That looks even better with shellac.
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Post by markwisniowski on Jun 30, 2017 14:23:51 GMT
That looks awesome, nice job!
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Post by mp4doggie on Jun 30, 2017 17:44:39 GMT
thats crazy how nice that looks , great job
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Post by andrew on Jul 1, 2017 1:12:37 GMT
Post paint... still wet. Hard to tell by the photo but it's a copper color with black. I'm absolutely not known for finishing skills... A very light top sanding and one more coat of shellac and I think it turned out alright  Attachments:
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Post by kevin on Jul 1, 2017 1:31:06 GMT
Post paint... still wet. Hard to tell by the photo but it's a copper color with black. I'm absolutely not known for finishing skills... A very light top sanding and one more coat of shellac and I think it turned out alright That looks incredible! It looked good in the picture before you painted it, but the black and copper colors really bring out the detail even more. Great job! |
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Post by bowhntr7846 on Jul 1, 2017 2:46:58 GMT
Post paint... still wet. Hard to tell by the photo but it's a copper color with black. I'm absolutely not known for finishing skills... A very light top sanding and one more coat of shellac and I think it turned out alright Did you paint the black over the whole thing to fill the engraving and sand the the whole top after? |
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Post by andrew on Jul 1, 2017 3:11:52 GMT
No real sanding involved.. Sealed the whole thing with spray shellac. Spray painted with metallic copper colored spray paint on the whole thing. Waited for that to dry good. Then used a cheap chip brush and acrylic black paint painted in small sections over the top pushing the paint down in the cracks. Wiped off the top with a damp cloth followed by a dry paper towel as I went.. Worked pretty well but I would go a little slower next time (yeah right, I hate painting).
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Post by sims426 on Jul 27, 2017 17:50:43 GMT
Do you have the file that you could share?? Thanks in advance!!😁
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Post by David Gonzalez on Sept 5, 2017 1:45:39 GMT
Hi everyone - I'm the creator of the original design, Azteca Wars. I'm a big supporter of fan art so if you make one for personal use just make sure you don't sell copies. If you like that design, check out my other work at www.nopalArt.com - David Gonzalez |
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Post by Derek the Admin on Sept 5, 2017 3:55:18 GMT
Hey David! Thanks for sharing this design with everyone.
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